Announcing the Winners of the 2025 IAS Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 IAS Photo Contest!

After receiving over 60 incredible entries showcasing the heart and soul of cooperative living, we are thrilled to present the winners of this year's photo contest! From serene landscapes to moments of daily life and vibrant action shots, these winning photos beautifully capture the essence of our community.

Each image reflects the creativity and unique perspectives of our members, employees, and their families, and we’re excited to feature these stunning shots in our upcoming annual calendar. 

2025 IAS Calendar Photo Contest Winners

Cover/Month	Photographer Name	Photo Title
Cover	Carol Zieser	Sunset at Harvest
January	Ryan Dietzenbach	Snowy November Morning
February	Max Dewhurst	Fueling the Past
March	Kelli Bateman	Milkweed Magic
April	Sara Hertrampf	God’s Promise on the First Day of Summer
May	Holly Bries	Pasture Days
June	Barb Shull	Tried & True-Oliver 1650
July	Tyler Wartick	Sundown Sunsets
August	Ethan Beaumont	Every sunrise is a gift.
September	Dean Zeisneiss	Garden City, IA
October	Thomas Wacker	Fall in Elkader
November	Jared Freidman	"Why you'd want to plant your stakes, in those fly over states"--Jason Aldean
December	Kevin Schuchmann	Just a Flurry

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this contest a success. Stay tuned for more exciting contests and opportunities to showcase your talents.

Watch this video to see the top selections that stood out among the entries, and enjoy a visual journey through the cooperative spirit that defines us!